Guidebook for Captain Cook
Food Scene
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11They serve the best Malasada's on the Island!
Barney and his Wife sell the best Kau Estate Coffee, macadamia nuts, fruit, honey, jams and nut butters. His prices are good, and he is very friendly! This is a local family run business.
Ailani Orchards
94-6448 Mamalahoa HwyBarney and his Wife sell the best Kau Estate Coffee, macadamia nuts, fruit, honey, jams and nut butters. His prices are good, and he is very friendly! This is a local family run business.
This is always our first stop once we land in Kona! FOB has the best Island food, and the turkey tails, lamb ribs, oxtail stew, and pork belly are a must have!!! The owner prepares her food for the day, and when closes when she runs out. This is also a great place to purchase some local gift items as well!
FOB's Polynesian Deli
74-5543 Kaiwi StThis is always our first stop once we land in Kona! FOB has the best Island food, and the turkey tails, lamb ribs, oxtail stew, and pork belly are a must have!!! The owner prepares her food for the day, and when closes when she runs out. This is also a great place to purchase some local gift items as well!
Sightseeing
The painted church is a very unique location to visit near Puuhonua.
35 locals recommend
St Benedict Catholic Church
84-5140 Painted Church RdThe painted church is a very unique location to visit near Puuhonua.
Parks & Nature
This is the location of the City of Refuge. They have a great visitors center, and a private beach to spend the day. The beach has picnic tables and is quite secluded. They charge a $5 entree fee, but it is good for a week.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160This is the location of the City of Refuge. They have a great visitors center, and a private beach to spend the day. The beach has picnic tables and is quite secluded. They charge a $5 entree fee, but it is good for a week.
This is a great beach where many of the locals go. This beach offers spectacular snorkeling, and every time we visit the beach, we have skorkeled with the sea turtles.
84 locals recommend
Ho'okena Beach Park
86-4322 Mamalahoa HwyThis is a great beach where many of the locals go. This beach offers spectacular snorkeling, and every time we visit the beach, we have skorkeled with the sea turtles.
This is the most southern point in the United States. Many people come here to jump off the rocks into the ocean. It's quite a high jump, but many travelers do this.
74 locals recommend
South Point Park
South Point RoadThis is the most southern point in the United States. Many people come here to jump off the rocks into the ocean. It's quite a high jump, but many travelers do this.
This is a beautiful state park to enjoy a picnic lunch and some swimming and or snorkeling.
28 locals recommend
Whittington Beach Park
Hawaii 11This is a beautiful state park to enjoy a picnic lunch and some swimming and or snorkeling.
The Tropical Botanical Garden in Hilo is one of the most beautiful scenic spots on the Island. If you travel to Hilo, this is a must see!
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyThe Tropical Botanical Garden in Hilo is one of the most beautiful scenic spots on the Island. If you travel to Hilo, this is a must see!
This is a must see! If you want to see the some of the most amazing sights, this park is a must! If the lava is flowing, the park rangers will point you in the right direction to see the sights!
880 locals recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
This is a must see! If you want to see the some of the most amazing sights, this park is a must! If the lava is flowing, the park rangers will point you in the right direction to see the sights!
This is one of the best "hot spring" parks I've been to. It's close to the Kapoho Tide Pools, so you can make a day of it!
86 locals recommend
Ahalanui County Beach Park
14-5363 Kalapana - Kapoho RdThis is one of the best "hot spring" parks I've been to. It's close to the Kapoho Tide Pools, so you can make a day of it!
One of the most beautiful parks and gardens on the Big Island. This is a great spot for a picnic in Hilo.
103 locals recommend
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
189 Lihiwai StOne of the most beautiful parks and gardens on the Big Island. This is a great spot for a picnic in Hilo.
Shopping
Walmart has pretty much everything you'll need to start your trip. Walmart is on the way to the Milolii house from the Kona airport.
72 locals recommend
Walmart
75-1015 Henry StWalmart has pretty much everything you'll need to start your trip. Walmart is on the way to the Milolii house from the Kona airport.
Safeway is a bit less hectic than Walmart, but it is a bit more expensive. Safeway is on the way to the Milolii house from the Kona Airport.
130 locals recommend
Safeway
75-971 Henry StSafeway is a bit less hectic than Walmart, but it is a bit more expensive. Safeway is on the way to the Milolii house from the Kona Airport.
Costco has everything and probably has the best prices. Costco is on the way to the Milolii house from the Kona Airport.
153 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StCostco has everything and probably has the best prices. Costco is on the way to the Milolii house from the Kona Airport.
If you have to go to the grocery store from the house, the Choice Mart is one of the closest stores from the Milolii house.
76 locals recommend
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyIf you have to go to the grocery store from the house, the Choice Mart is one of the closest stores from the Milolii house.
The Ocean View Market is probably the closest market to the Milolii house, however, it will be the most expensive.
28 locals recommend
Ocean View Market
92-8676 Lotus Blossom LnThe Ocean View Market is probably the closest market to the Milolii house, however, it will be the most expensive.
The Big Island Candy Company sells Coffee, Ice Cream and the best shortbread cookies on the island. If you travel to Hilo, this is a must visit.
67 locals recommend
Big Island Candies
585 Hinano StThe Big Island Candy Company sells Coffee, Ice Cream and the best shortbread cookies on the island. If you travel to Hilo, this is a must visit.
The KTA Market is a good market with a great selection, but it is on the more expensive side.
156 locals recommend
KTA Super Stores
74-5594 Palani RdThe KTA Market is a good market with a great selection, but it is on the more expensive side.
Entertainment & Activities
Hawi is peaceful little town in North Kohala. Havi is known for being the bicycle turnaround point for the Annual Ironman World Championships that are held in October. In Hawi, you'll find art galleries, jewelry stores, shopping, restaurants and more. If you're headed north, you need to stop here.
88 locals recommend
Hawi
Hawi is peaceful little town in North Kohala. Havi is known for being the bicycle turnaround point for the Annual Ironman World Championships that are held in October. In Hawi, you'll find art galleries, jewelry stores, shopping, restaurants and more. If you're headed north, you need to stop here.